MTBC President Datuk Dr P.S. Nathan said 170 participants from Asia and
Europe had already confirmed their participation for the championships
that offers RM362,500 as prize money.

"The championships has attracted world class players, including the 2013
World Championships Men's Masters and Women's Masters champions from
South Korea, (Men's and Women's Gold Medallist in the 2013 World
Championships), Cho Young and Son Yunhee.

"We are waiting for confirmation from bowlers from the United States.
Our hopes will hinge on Zandra Aziela Ibrahim Hakimi and Zulmazran
Zulkifli in the women's and men's events," he told reporters when
announcing the event at the Sunway Resort Hotel, here, Tuesday.